What were the Causes and Effects of the Revolution of 1905?

The Revolution of 1905 was the culmination of many years
of Russian repression and unrest.  Economic conditions in Russia were already poor, and
had been since the Emancipation of serfs in 1861 by Alexander II.  This affected the
peasants poorly, whose sole income was from farming that they now did not have enough
workers for.  Industrialism was forced to become their main source of income. In the
years leading up to 1905, the Russian workers were experiencing very bad working
conditions.  This included working 11 hours a day and 10 hours on Sunday.   In 1904, the
prices of goods decreased dramatically, due to inflation, which led to poor
economic conditions.

As workers were centralized
in factories, this also allowed more radical ideas to come forward.  The Russians had
heard about Western ideals, including democracy and humanitarianism, and how revolutions
forced the government to listen to these ideas.  The country of Russia was also split
into several parties, including Autocrats, Capitalists, Constitutional Democrats,
Socialist Revolutionaries, and Social Democrats.  The social unrest of the working class
and the political unrest created by the numerous parties led to the Revolution of
1905.

Once the Revolution had been controlled,
Fundamental Laws were put into effect, which limited the Duma's power.  Economic reform
was also attempted, but it was not successful.  At this time, most of the country united
together for WWI.  However, food shortages, military reversals, and unrest of the
civilian population led to more revolution movements in February and October of
1917.